Strong's Lexicon hedraios: steadfast, firm, immovable Original Word: ἑδραῖος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word "ἕδρα" (hedra), meaning "seat" or "base." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "hedraios," the concept of steadfastness is often expressed in the Hebrew Bible with words like "אָמֵן" (aman, Strong's H539), meaning "to be firm, faithful, or trustworthy." Usage: The term "hedraios" is used in the New Testament to describe a state of being firmly established, unwavering, and resolute. It conveys the idea of being seated or settled in one's position, both physically and metaphorically. In a spiritual context, it often refers to the firmness of faith and conviction in the face of challenges or opposition. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of being "steadfast" was highly valued, especially in the context of philosophy and ethics. A steadfast person was seen as one who was reliable and consistent, not easily swayed by external circumstances. This idea was also important in the early Christian community, where believers were encouraged to remain firm in their faith despite persecution and societal pressures. HELPS Word-studies 1476 hedraíos (an adjective, derived from aphedrōn, "a seat or base") – properly, sit (solidly-based, well-seated); (figuratlively) steadfast (firm), morally fixed; firm in purpose (mind); "well-stationed" (securely positioned), not given to fluctuation or "moving off course." NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom hedra (a seat) Definition sitting, steadfast NASB Translation firm (1), steadfast (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1476: ἑδραῖοςἑδραῖος (rarely feminine ἑδραια (Winer's Grammar, § 11, 1)), ἑδραιον (ἕδρα, seat, chair); 1. sitting, sedentary, (Xenophon, Plato, others). 2. firm, immovable, steadfast, (Euripides, Plato, others); in the N. T. metaphorically, of those who are fixed in purpose: 1 Corinthians 15:58; Colossians 1:23; ἕστηκεν ἐν τῇ καρδία, 1 Corinthians 7:37. From a derivative of hezomai (to sit); sedentary, i.e. (by implication) immovable -- settled, stedfast. Englishman's Concordance 1 Corinthians 7:37 Adj-NMSGRK: καρδίᾳ αὐτοῦ ἑδραῖος μὴ ἔχων NAS: stands firm in his heart, KJV: that standeth stedfast in INT: heart of him firm not having 1 Corinthians 15:58 Adj-NMP Colossians 1:23 Adj-NMP Strong's Greek 1476 |
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